Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Emirates Global Aluminium is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Dubai. The role covers maintenance repairs and services on mechanical machinery and equipment so that power generation blocks and balance of plant operate efficiently and production downtime is kept low.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant.
• Attend preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance with minimal supervision, including on-call duties, and restore mechanical systems as quickly as possible.
• Assist Technician Engineers or work independently on assigned jobs, following methods and procedures and selecting the right tools safely.
• Carry out maintenance in line with EHS standards and plant operating requirements.
• Monitor repeated breakdowns and suggest and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Direct contract workforce on maintenance repairs in line with agreed plans.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a craft/trade certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma holders: 5 years' experience in a similar position in a thermal power plant.
• Craft/trade certificate holders: 8 years' experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Hands-on experience on GE Frame 9E/9FA gas turbines, steam turbines, waste heat boilers, thermal desalination and other BOP equipment overhauls.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, including shift work.

Required skills

• Familiarity with mechanical maintenance tools.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of PCs.
• Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, waste heat boilers, compressors, pumps, cooling towers and reverse osmosis plants.
• Good spoken, written and reading English.